Motion in 2D
This SAC will contribute 40 marks out of 70 marks allocated to School-assessed Coursework for Unit 3.
TASK REQUIREMENTS/DESCRIPTION
Extended Practical Investigation
Run over 7 lessons this will follow the same format as last year.
Write an introduction (500 words) submitted before EPI starts.
Write a preliminary method (1 lesson)
Experiment and develop method, collect data (3 lessons)
Analysis data and review method (2 lessons)
Sit discussion/evaluation/conclusion task in class (1 lesson)
GUIDELINES & CONSTRAINTS
RESOURCES
Students should use a notes book or small exercise book for notes, method development, observations and brainstorming
Units 3 and 4 – student-designed extended practical investigation
A student-designed extended practical investigation must be undertaken by each student. It can be used as the assessment task for any of the outcomes in Unit 3 or Unit 4. This type of assessment task may be used in either of, or both Units 3 and 4.
Designing the assessment task
Teachers should develop an assessment task that allows the student to:
· design, conduct and report on a practical investigation
· collect, record and organise data
· analyse data
· test hypotheses
· draw conclusions
· have the opportunity to demonstrate the highest level of performance.
PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR